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Predicting Grammy Nominations: Best Rap Album
59th Annual Grammy nomination predictions: Drake (Views) should be a surefire lock for a nomination.
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Early Grammy Predictions: Album of the Year
In a year with weak albums, will Beyoncé finally win a Grammy for album of the year? Will Adele win her second? Can David Bowie score a posthumous nod?
Music Juicy J, Ballin’ | Track Review
Juicy J, Ballin’ | Track Review 
Juicy J misses the mark on new single “Ballin,” featuring Kanye West. Despite spitting game and flexing, J sounds tired and uninspired.
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10 Best Albums of 2016 (August 28 Running List)
In our first “running list” of the 10 best albums of 2016, Beyoncé leads the charge with ‘Lemonade’ while Frank Ocean isn’t far behind with ‘Blonde’.
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Pros & Cons | Taylor Swift
Country/Pop superstar Taylor Swift has amassed tons of success (pros), but she also has her fair share of missteps and bad press (cons).
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Pros & Cons | Kanye West
In the latest edition of our column Pros & Cons, one of the music industry’s most polarizing musicians is profiled – Kanye “I Am a God” West.
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ScHoolboy Q, Blank Face LP | Album Review
ScHoolboy Q, Blank Face LP | Album Review
West Coast rapper Schoolboy Q delivers a dark and intriguing effort on his highly anticipated fourth album, ‘Blank Face LP.’
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Best Songs Of 2016 (So Far) | Year in Review Playlist
Six months have passed and many, many songs have graced the music world in 2016. Here are the very best songs of 2016, so far.
Columns Kanye West, Famous | Track Review
Kanye West, Famous | Track Review
Kanye West is one of the world’s most polarizing musicians. West’s controversial track “Famous,” along with its equally controversial video confirms such.
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10 Recent Meaningful Songs Worth Spinning | Playlist
For every “Anaconda” or “M.I.L.F.$” that infects the world with raunchy filth, there are transcendent songs with meaningful messages worth spinning.
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25 Best Albums of 2016 (So Far)
The title is self-explanatory. This list ranks the 25 best albums of 2016, so far. By the end of 2016, this could all change…or not.
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Way, Way Too Early Grammy Predictions for 2017
It’s-a-ways off ’til the 59th Grammy Awards Nominations are announced. With half of 2016 “in the books,” who has an edge in earning a statuette this year?
